{"product_id":"saints-a-family-story-9781640607545","title":"Saints: A Family Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTreasure this beautifully illustrated collection of the Stories of the Saints by father and daughter writing team, John and Catherine Cavadini, with stunning portraits by Anastassia Cassady.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough the stories of these saints, we receive new brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers in the faith. Each person's life tells the \"story\" of God's love in a specific and purposeful way. The vibrantly illustrated portraits bring these saints to life through shape and color, capturing their unique personality and diversity among the magnificent and beautiful \"family of saints.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe stories begin with \u003cb\u003ePope St. John Paul II\u003c\/b\u003e because he called the Church today to sanctity by giving us the gift of more and more saints.\u003cbr\u003eThe stories then move chronologically, from stories of \u003ci\u003eSaints in the Gospels\u003c\/i\u003e like \u003cb\u003eSaint Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSaint Anna, \u003c\/b\u003e to \u003ci\u003eMartyrs, Confessors, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAscetics of the Early Church\u003c\/i\u003e like \u003cb\u003eSaints Ignatius, Monica, Augustine, \u003c\/b\u003e and\u003cb\u003e Genevieve\u003c\/b\u003e, to \u003ci\u003eSaints of the Medieval Period\u003c\/i\u003e like \u003cb\u003eSaints Francis\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJoan of Arc\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eJuan Diego\u003c\/b\u003e, and to more Modern Saints, like \u003cb\u003eMaximillian Kolbe\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDorothy Day\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSt. Teresa of Calcutta\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs someone who owns dozens of books on saints, this book absolutely took my breath away.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt is weighty and beautiful, a meaningful addition to any family library.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe mix of saints, both historic and modern, are portrayed with original art that is vivid and evocative. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReaders will find both familiar saints as well as new ones to encounter, with art that is entirely compelling on its own.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection, \u003ci\u003eSaints: A Family Story\u003c\/i\u003e, is composed of stories the authors wrote for their own children and grandchildren and friends. They are adapted from Scripture, from original sources within the Tradition, and from the writings of the saints themselves or their family and friends. The saints are presented as a \"Family,\" living in many different times and places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Cavadini,Catherine Cavadini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 9.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781640607545\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Cavadini\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, where he also serves as McGrath-Cavadini Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life. John's work as a theologian arises from his love for the Church Fathers, especially St. Augustine. Knighted by Pope Benedict XVI for his service to the Church, John and his wife, Nancy, live in South Bend, IN, where visits from any number of their 17 grandchildren are a daily diversion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine (\"Katie\") Cavadini\u003c\/b\u003e is John's daughter and Tess's old swim coach. She teaches theology at Notre Dame, where she also directs the Master of Arts Program in Theology. In the classroom, Katie typically offers courses on scriptural interpretation, spirituality, and the stories of the saints. Katie and her husband, Anthony, live in South Bend, IN with their four children: Anna, James, John, and Zelie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnastassia \"Tess\" Cassady \u003c\/b\u003estudied Art and Art History at the University of Michigan (Go blue!) and Indiana University. She resides in South Bend with her husband, Bob, and three children: Genevieve, Ivanka, and Dmitri. She has spent the last ten years teaching high school advanced art and art history at Trinity School at Greenlawn. She is also a professional freelance artist and has taken on many commissions including church murals, altarpiece paintings, paschal candles, byzantine icons, gilding a baldacchino, book covers, and private oil paintings (her favorite!). Tess swam collegiately at the University of Michigan, while Katie swam at Notre Dame. Despite all of this, they still remain friends. In her free time, if not painting, you can usually find Tess cooking Ukrainian food, making pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs), playing ice hockey, or cuddling with her three massive Maine Coons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"John Cavadini \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47282324865181,"sku":"9781640607545","price":44.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9f461c60-f1ef-4d80-a48f-bc74f9c27885.jpg?v=1759948408","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/saints-a-family-story-9781640607545","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}